Effects of field conditions on the degradation of cellulose-based and PLA nonwoven mulches
Abstract The impact of the field conditions on needle-punched mulches made of cellulose fibres and PLA biopolymer during the 300…
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Degradation of Biodegradable Nonwoven Mulches in the Winter Period
Abstract An open field experiment from November 2022 to May 2023 in Croatia, which is characterized by a continental humid…
Effect of Biodegradable Nonwoven Mulches from Natural and Renewable Sources on Lettuce Cultivation
Abstract Numerous research showed that mulching with conventional agro foils elevates soil temperature and promotes plant growth, but negatively influences…
Impact of Polylactic Acid Fibers in Cellulose Nonwoven Mulch Blends on Biodegradability and Performance—An Open Field Study
Abstract The performance and degradation of nonwoven mulches made from viscose, jute, hemp fibers, and their blends with PLA fibers,…
Performance and Degradation of Nonwoven Mulches Made of Natural Fibres and PLA Polymer—Open Field Study
Abstract The need for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic mulches in agriculture has led to the development of various types…
Biodegradation Properties of Cellulose Fibers and PLA Biopolymer
Abstract This paper investigates the biodegradation properties of cellulose fibers and PLA biopolymer. For that purpose, hemp, jute, and sisal…